Al Perry lives in Evansville, Indiana, and started photographing weddings and social events some 35 years ago. About eight years ago, he turned his attention to nature photography, specializing in bird photography and an occasional macro and scenic image. He has a B.S. in Geology and a M.S. in Management, both from Purdue University. One of the highlights of Al's nature photography career was working with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in filming a documentary on the sandhill and whooping cranes. Al flew his ultralight aircraft with BBC camera gear while filming cranes in flight. The film has been shown internationally. The Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, International Crane Foundation, Nebraska Bird Observatory and other organizations have utilized his images. His photography has won first-place awards in both scenic and bird photography. Al served on the board of directors of the International Crane Foundation and is former chairman of the board of directors of the tri-state area of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois public TV and radio stations WNIN and FM88. Al is a former member of the Professional Photographer's of America and current member of the North American Nature Photography Association and Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers.